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TABLE OF CONTENTSContents Page

Chapter 1 Motocross -------------------------------------------- 31.1 Motocross Riders and Eligibility ------------------4

1.2 Motocross Equipment ------------------------------ 10

1.3 Motocross Meets -------------------------------------17

1.4 Motocross Pro/Am Meets--------------------------- 30

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Motocross Pro/Am Payout Schedule------------

Vintage Motocross Meets -----------------------

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Chapter 2 Off-Road ---------------------------------------------- 35

2.1 Off-Road Riders and Eligibility ------------------- 36

2.2 Off-Road Equipment -------------------------------- 41

2.3 Off-Road Meets ---------------------------------------482.4*2.5

Enduro Promotions Point Chart -----------------Vintage Hare Scrambles Meets ----------------

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*2.6 Vintage Observed Trials Meets ----------------79

Chapter 3 Track Racing ---------------------------------------- 84

3.1 Track Racing Riders and Eligibility ------------- 85

3.2 Track Racing Equipment -------------------------- 90

3.3 Track Racing Meets -------------------------------- 98

3.4 Dirt Track Staggered Start Procedure ----------119

3.6 Dirt Track Grand Championship Rules --------- 120

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Recommended Track Racing Payout ----------

Vintage Dirt Track Meets -------------------------

Vintage Road Race Meets -----------------------

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Chapter 4 ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) ------------------------ 153

4.1 ATV Riders and Eligibility --------------------------155

4.2 ATV Racing Equipment ---------------------------- 160

4.3 ATV Racing Meets ---------------------------------- 168

Chapter 5 Offenses, Penalties, Protests, -----------------Appeals and Hearings

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Chapter 6 Appendices ------------------------------------------ 183

6.1 Points and Prizes ------------------------------------ 184

6.2 Sound Limits and Testing Procedures --------- 186

6.3 Recommended Tie Break Procedures --------- 189

6.4 Promoter Duties and Responsibilities ---------- 1906.5 Officials Duties and Authorities -------------------192

6.6 Assumption of Risk ----------------------------------195

6.7 Glossary ------------------------------------------------197

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AMA Protest Form ----------------------------------

2013 Rules -------------------------------------------

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*New or changed rules

WARNING: Motor vehicle mishaps, in competition or otherwise, canresult in injury or death. Minors without parental consent or supervisionshould never use motor vehicles.

Copyright by the American Motorcyclist Association 2012.


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2012 AMA Racing RulesGoverning Pro/Am, Standard, ATV and Youth Competition

An exclusive service to members of theAmerican Motorcyclist Association

The American Motorcyclist Association takes pride in its long record ofachievement as the worlds largest sanctioning body for the sport ofmotorcycle competition. Since 1924 the objectives of the Associationhave been the same: to foster strong and fair competition, to providereasonable guidelines for the various types of competition, and to providean impartial competition program.

The rules of competition are intended only as a guide for the conduct of

the sport pursuant to uniform rules. Rules related to safety are made tomake everyone concerned with safety. However, the AMA neitherwarrants safety if the rules are followed nor compliance with the rules.Moreover, each participant in competition has the responsibility to assess

the safety aspects of facilities and conditions, and must assume the riskof competition.

Recognized and non-recognized districts, and organizations within adistrict,must submit any temporary or locally appropriate supplemental

regulations for prior approval by the AMA Racing Department.Supplemental regulations may not be in conflict with national rules. In theevent of a protest or appeal, the judgment will be based on informationcontained in the AMA national rules. Contact the AMA at (800) 262-5646for the address of your district office.

The American Motorcyclist Association/All-Terrain Vehicle Association(AMA/ATVA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities(including all AMA/ATVA-sanctioned events) on the basis of race, color,

national origin, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, maritalstatus, familial status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any othercategory protected by applicable state or federal law.

HOW TO USE THESE RULESThese rules are to be used for all types of AMA-sanctioned Amateur andYouth competition. These rules should be used in the following manner:

1. Become familiar with the definitions found in the glossary.2. Know who may ride and how to determine their proper classification,

which is found in each discipline chapter.3. Equipment standards are listed in each discipline chapter and only

apply to that chapter.4. Chapter 1 begins with the rules that apply to Motocross followed by

chapters for Off-road, Track Racing and ATV. Special rules thatpertain to each specific type of competition are listed in theappropriate chapter. A special rule takes precedence over thegeneral rule when they differ. Example: The special rules for

Observed Trials found in Section 2.3 of Chapter 2 are to be usedwith, and in addition to, the general rules at the beginning of thesame chapter.

5. The youth rules are specific to each chapter and can be found in theproper sections of each chapter.

6. Chapter 4 pertains to ATVs and is to be used in addition to specificdiscipline rules where applicable.

7. Protest or appeal procedures are in Chapter 5.8. Chapter 6 contains the appendices.

9. Any reference to a motorcycle also includes a supermini andminicycle unless noted otherwise.

10. *The 2012rules are in effect as of Jan. 1, 2012.

General questions regarding the rule book should be directed [email protected].


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Chapter 1MOTOCROSS

Section Motocross Page

1.1 Motocross Riders and Eligibility -------------- 4

1.1A General ------------------------------------------------- 4

1.1B Riders and Classifications ------------------------- 6

1.1C Entries --------------------------------------------------- 7

1.1D Youth Riders and Eligibility ------------------------ 8

1.2 Motocross Equipment -----------------------------10

1.2A Approval of Machines/Minicycles ---------------- 10

1.2B Stock Class Additional Equipment Standards - 11

1.2C General Equipment Standards -------------------- 12

1.2D Motorcycle Equipment Inspection ---------------- 16

1.2E Competition Apparel --------------------------------- 16

1.3 Motocross Meets ----------------------------------- 17

1.3A General Rules of the Meet ------------------------- 17

1.3B Youth General Rules of the Meet ------------- 18

1.3C Race Rules -------------------------------------------- 18

1.3D Flags ---------------------------------------------------- 21

1.3E Scoring ------------------------------------------------- 22

1.3F National Advancement System------------------- 22

1.3G Claiming ------------------------------------------------ 25

1.3H Youth Engine Classes and Age Groups ------- 26

1.3I Arenacross -------------------------------------------- 28

1.3J Motocross ---------------------------------------------- 28

1.4 Motocross Pro/Am Meets------------------------ 30

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Questions regarding the Motocross section of the rulebook should be directed to [email protected].

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SECTION 1.1

MOTOCROSS RIDERS AND ELIGIBILITY

Special Note: The American Motorcyclist Association doesn't test the

skill of individual participants in AMA-sanctioned events, nor doesthe Association license amateur competitors or judge ridercompetence. Participants are solely responsible for their safety. AMACompetition and ATVA Memberships are interchangeable.

A. General

1. All riders in AMA/ATVA-sanctioned competition arerequired to be AMA or ATVA members. They also must be

members of their respective recognized districtorganization, if the district requires it. AMA associatemembers can't participate in AMA-sanctioned off-roadcompetition. If an AMA district membership in a ridershome district isn't required, then when that rider competesoutside their home district the rider isn't required to buyanother district's membership card unless the rider wantsto have his/her points kept and wants to be eligible for

year-end awards in that district.

2. Additional membership cards specific to an event or seriesaren't required unless the rider wants to have his/herpoints kept for that series or event. Race entry can't bedenied if the rider has a valid AMA and district card (whereapplicable). Entry fees can be altered at the promotersdiscretion for riders without specific series or eventmemberships.

3. AMA-chartered clubs or promoters may collect acontestants AMA membership card when they sign in andreturn the card at the end of the meet.

4. A proper legal release must accompany each amateurmembership application and the systems must be asuniform as possible among the districts.

5. The minimum age for amateur riders is 12. In all off-roadevents, a rider must be 14 or older to ride motorcyclesabove 250cc. The age of the rider is determined as of thedate of the event, except in youth competition.

6. Standard meets are open to all qualified AMA memberswithout regard to the gender of the entrant.

7. Recognized and non-recognized districts, and

organizations within a district, must submit anysupplementary regulations to the AMA for approval prior tothe first event of the year. Failure to do so may result inpermanent loss of sanction. Supplemental rules mustinclude any class structure not included in the AMArulebook and won't include district or series informationand district policies. Supplemental regulations must besubmitted for approval for any deviation from the AMA

regulations.

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9. No rider under the legal age of majority in the state inwhich the meet takes place may compete without thewritten consent (signature on liability releases and entryforms) of his/her parents or legal guardians present at themeet. An authorized adult acting on behalf of the parents

or legal guardians must provide a notarized statementindicating they have been given the authority by the parentor legal guardian to be responsible for the minor during themeet. All releases and notarized statements must beforwarded to the AMA with the referee report and/or injuryreport. The parents, legal guardians or authorized adultmust remain present while the AMA member who he/sheis responsible for is at the meet.

10. No race personnel, officials, riders, mechanics,photographers and anyone associated with riders mayconsume, or be under the influence of, intoxicants or drugsthat could affect their normal mental or physical ability.Failure to comply with this requirement may result indisqualification of the rider and/or a fine. Besides affectingthe safety of the meet, any such use is inconsistent withthe concept of good sportsmanship and is harmful to the

sport of motorcycling.

11. Riders and/or family and pit crew who direct foul andabusive language to an official of the sponsoring club,promoter, AMA official, or district official are subject todisqualification for the entire meet.

12. Each rider is responsible for the actions of their family andpit crew, and any detrimental action caused by these

individuals puts that rider at risk of disqualification.

13. All riders and other race personnel must assess forthemselves the track, facilities, existing conditions andother matters relating to safety. The AMA can't and doesn'tsupervise any competition. All riders and race personnelmust rely on their own judgment and assume all risks ofparticipating in competition in any manner.

14. *Professional Motocross or Supercross riders, or anyriders holding a professional racing license fromanother country are eligible to compete in amateurcompetition and are eligible for the cash awards(purse) from the event, but not eligible for districtpoints. Pro riders are not eligible for any factorycontingency awards for the event unless otherwisestated in the contingency program guidelines or rules.

AMA Pro Racing licensed Motocross riders or AMARacing Supercross licensed riders or any ridersholding a professional racing license from anothercountry must adhere to the following criteria to beeligible for Amateur National competition.

a. The following riders may enter the Open ProSport class only:

(1) Riders earning 25 or less AMA Pro RacingMotocross points in either the current orprevious year.

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(2) Riders qualifying for an FIM MX1, MX2, MX3Grand Prix event in the previous year.

b. The following riders are not eligible to participatein the National program:

(1) Riders earning more than 25 AMA ProRacing motocross points in either thecurrent or previous year.

(2) Riders qualifying for an AMA Supercrossmain event in either the Supercross Lites orSupercross class in the current or previous

year.

(3) Riders qualifying for an FIM MX1, MX2, MX3Grand Prix event in the current year. AMAappeal process available.

15. Any member subject to disciplinary action by AMA ProRacing, including a permanent revocation and loss of

licensure to engage in professional competition, shall beineligible to participate in any AMA-sanctioned amateurcompetition.

16. All riders and motorcycles participating in any AMAAmateur-sanctioned meet must comply with the Amateurrule book.

17. *The rider must be able to control his/her motorcycle

at all times, and to ride it safely. This includesstopping, starting, standing still, mounting,dismounting, and putting one or both feet on theground. The referee has the authority to disqualify arider who can't safely control his/her motorcycle.

B. Riders and Classifications

1. Riders are responsible to enter only classes in which they

are eligible. See Chapter 5, section B, paragraph 5b forthe penalty.

2. The AMA, on the basis of participation and achievement indistrict-level competition, shall classify riders unlessotherwise provided by AMA rules. A rider who hasn't beenpreviously classified by the AMA will have his or her riderclassification determined by the district, or by the meetreferee in unrecognized districts.

Classification Description

A The highest classification

B The classification preceding A

C The classification preceding B

Additional entry-level classifications based on theamount of rider participation at the district level in anyparticular district at any meet may establish

classifications based on circumstances.

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4. Participation in, or advancement to, a higher class in anyAMA or non-AMA activity by any rider will result inpermanent advancement to that higher class (in likeactivity) in all AMA-sanctioned competition. (Like activity =

MX to MX or Enduro to Enduro, etc.)5. A rider may choose at any time to advance to a higher

rider classification.

6. A rider may not return to a lower classification withoutAMA approval.

7. Riders who wish to contest placement or classification mayappeal once per calendar year to the AMA. There will be a

four-member board to hear complaints and there is nosecond appeal to this classification process. NO less thantwo members on this appeal board will have background inthe sport that is being contested.

a. Riders returned to a lower class are only those whoare considered completely non-competitive in theclass they are leaving and who won't dominate theclass they are returning to.

b. A rider may return to a specific lower class only once.

c. A rider returning to competition after several yearsmust request to be reverted as explained above andcan't move back a class automatically or without AMAand district permission. Failure to comply with thisrequirement will result in suspension or otherdisciplinary action.

8. Riders between the ages of 12 and 15 as of Oct. 31 of thatyear riding the B class shall not be forced into the A classregardless of how many B races or advancement pointshe/she has. Riders in this age group may advance basedon their own ability/competence.

9. The AMA National Advancement System must be used forrider classification advancement.

C. Entries

1. Contestants must sign all entry blanks in ink. A promotermay refuse the entry of a rider who hasn't madearrangements to pay medical bills or ambulance billsincurred as a result of injuries at a previous meetsponsored by that promoter.

2. Promoters may establish advanced entry closing dates.Promoters may accept post entries with higher entry fees.In any case, the conditions of entry must appear in alladvertisements.

3. Entrants may be removed from a meet for breaking anyrules of conduct. Promoters and districts can't issuesuspension of AMA competition privileges.

4. No entrant will be eligible to enter more than four classesduring a single-day meet. For meets that run more thanone day, riders may enter up to six classes.

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5. A youth or amateur entrant may use the same motorcyclein more than one class on the same day as long as themotorcycle and rider meet the requirements of the class.

6. Under penalty of disqualification, a rider may not use more

than one motorcycle in any class.7. More than one contestant may ride the same motorcycle,

as long as the riders are entered in different classes (e.g.,250A and 250B).

8. A rider must actually start an event to be considered aparticipant.

D. Youth Riders and Eligibility

WARNING: Motor vehicle mishaps, in competition or otherwise,can result in injury or death. Minors without parental consent orsupervision should never use motor vehicles.

1. Youth General

a. To compete in a youth meet, an AMA member mustbe no younger than 4 and no older than 16. Thereferee or clerk of course may ask to see any ridersproof of age. Proof of age must be available at allmeets or the rider is subject to disqualification.

b. Parents, legal guardians or authorized adults mustremain present at all times during the participation ofan AMA member in any AMA-sanctioned youth meet.

(1) To authorize a minor to compete, parents, legalguardians or authorized adults must sign belowthe riders signature on the entry form.

(2) The notarized authorization signed by the ridersparents or legal guardians giving responsibilityto authorized adults must be kept on file with theriders release form.

c. The rider must be large enough and mature enoughto control his/her motorcycle at all times, and to ride itsafely. This includes stopping, starting, standing still,mounting, dismounting and putting one or both feeton the ground. The referee has the authority todisqualify a rider who can't safely control his/hermotorcycle.

d. A riders age on Jan. 1 will determine their age for

remainder of the year. A rider may move to the nexthigher age class in the Youth Division only if they willbe eligible to do so at any time during the year. Oncea rider moves to the next higher age class in AMA ornon-AMA competition, they may not move back to thelower age class. Riders are encouraged to determineat the beginning of the points season/year the ageclass they will participate in for the points

season/year. Points earned in a lower age class won'ttransfer to the higher age class. The AMA at its solediscretion, under special circumstances, maydetermine that non-AMA sanctioned events may beexempt from this rule.


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e. No A class riders are permitted to compete in anyYouth classes.

2. Youth Entriesa. No youth rider shall ride as more than one age during

any meet. (For example, a rider is either 11 years oldor 12 years old during the meet.)

b. A youth entrant may use the same motorcycle in bothyouth and amateur events on the same day as longas the machine meets the engine displacement of theclass entered. Where district numbering systems arein effect, proper numbers must be displayed on the

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SECTION 1.2MOTOCROSS EQUIPMENT

Special Note: The American Motorcyclist Association doesn't inspect

vehicles in AMA-sanctioned competition. Participants are solelyresponsible for the condition of their vehicles and their competenceto operate them.

A. Approval of Motorcycles/Minicycles

1. 0-114cc Stock Class

a. To be approved for AMA-sanctioned competition,

minicycles (engines and frames) must be availablethrough retail distributors.

b. For a minicycle to be homologated, the manufacturermust apply to the AMA, register the machinesspecifications, provide photographs, OEM parts listand provide that up to 100 identical machines of thesame year and model are available for sale to thegeneral public through a distributor network. Orders

determined to be legitimate by AMA Racing andaccompanied by a 50 percent deposit must be filledwithin a reasonable amount of business days ofreceipt by the manufacturer or distributor.

c. Homologated minicycles must be available for sale upuntil the minimum of 100 units are sold. Themanufacturer may be required to provide proof of sale

to AMA Racing for confirmation.d. Manufacturers and distributors must have a sufficient

quantity of spare parts to meet customer demand fora minimum of the current model year being approved.

e. Superseded or redesigned parts must be submitted toAMA Racing for review and approval before their usein competition. These parts must be listed in the

current OEM parts list supplied to AMA Racing.

f. The AMA may require one unit of each approvedmodel and/or superseded or redesigned part(s) to beprovided for long-term parts comparison.

g. Only after the homologation paperwork has beenverified and approved by AMA Racing will theminicycle be added to the approved for AMA

competition list.

h. Homologation will last until such time as themotorcycle no longer conforms to the current stockclass rules.

i. Homologation is required each year for new modelseven if that model hasn't changed from the previousyear homologation.

j. AMA Racing will provide a list of homologatedminicycles. This list may be updated at any time.

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information during the homologation process, themanufacturer may be fined up to $10,000 and may beplaced on probation or suspension from AMAcompetition for up to five years.

l. Minicycles will be approved at the sole discretion ofAMA Racing.

2. 115cc and up Stock Class

a. To be approved for AMA-sanctioned competition,motorcycles (engines and frames) must be availablethrough retail distributors.

b. A new manufacturer may be required to complete an

approval application on initial request for approval fora new model or any time the AMA deems necessary.

c. Motorcycles will be approved at the sole discretion ofAMA Racing.

B. Stock Class Additional Equipment Standards1. To be eligible for a STOCK CLASS, the following can't be

changed or modified:

Air Box Frame

Carburetor (jetting changes allowed) Rim Size

Electronics Stroke

Exhaust System (excluding muffler)See note below

Swingarm

Internal Engine Components Wheel Hubs

Lower Triple Clamp

Note: Mufflers on 148cc and above 4-stroke motorcycles maybe changed or modified to meet current AMA soundregulations.

Note: Frequently asked questions regarding stock classrequirements can be found at www.americanmotorcyclist.com >Racing > Rules.2. The following items are exceptions for stock class

competition:

a. Cylinder re-plating is allowed but must retain theoriginal manufacturer's bore.

b. Changes to carburetor jetting are allowed.

c. Clutch plates, pistons and piston rings may beaftermarket items as long as they maintain the stockshape, design and material of the OEM parts.

d. Material may be added to the production frame forstrength, including welding. These changes shall not

affect frame geometry.

e. OEM front and rear suspension can be altered withinternal modifications only. Shock linkage andsuspension spring rates may be changed to anycommercially available part.

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f. Changes that are cosmetic in nature are allowed solong as there is no performance advantage.

3. To be eligible for stock classes that use oil-injectionsystems, only oil may be put in the reservoir. Pre-mix

gasoline isn't allowed in the oil-injection system.4. High compression pistons aren't allowed. All other internal

engine components must be stock OEM parts.

5. Any items not listed above may be changed or modified.

6. Violations of the stock class rules as determined by theprotest process or by the referee of the event will result indisqualification from the event. A second violation of the

stock class rules will result in a disqualification from theevent and a suspension from AMA competition for oneyear. Changes that are cosmetic in nature are allowed solong as there is no performance advantage.

C. General Equipment Standards

Equipment used in sanctioned competition must meet the

following standards, except as otherwise specifically providedfor in this rule book. When the rules permit or require equipmentto be installed, replaced, altered or fabricated, it is the soleresponsibility of the rider to select components, materials and/orfabricate the same so that the motorcycle components willperform safely in competition. All classes are consideredmodified unless stated otherwise.

1. Engines (Modified Classes)

a. Motorcycles must use the crankcases of theproduction motorcycle engine. The use of sleeving,stroking or boring to change displacement classes isallowed.

b. Any crankshaft configuration may be used (180-degree firing, alternate firing, etc.).

c. The frame with which a rider has qualified can't bechanged, though engines may be.

d. Superchargers are prohibited.

e. The actual displacement of a motor must be stampedon the side of the cylinder or engine case.

f. The displacement of the motorcycle or minicycle may

not exceed the class limit. Piston displacementspecifications depend on the type of meet.

g. Piston displacement may be measured using either ofthe following formulas:

(1) V=[pi]R2h; 2 indicates the number is squared;(pi) is 3.1416; R is 1/2 bore; and h is themeasured stroke.

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Note: If bore and stroke is in millimeters, divide theend product by 1,000 to convert to cubic centimeters(cc). If bore and stroke is in inches, multiply the endproduct by 16.387 to convert to cubic centimeters(cc).

2. All motorcycles must use petroleum-based gasoline asdefined by the American Society for Testing and Materials(ASTM), designation: D4814. All gas must be stored inapproved containers.

3. Transmission

a. All motorcycles must be fitted with a transmission as

catalogued and sold by the manufacturer of themotorcycle in question.

b. Specially fabricated clutch levers or pedals may beused.

c. Starting systems may be removed, including kicklever, pedal, starter crank gear and starter shaft. Kickpedals must be of the folding type.

d. There are no limitations on gearing.

4. Brakes

a. Brakes must be manufactured and installed in a safeand workmanlike manner.

b. A brake or braking device doesn't mean acompression release, although compression releases

may be installed in addition to brakes.

c. Motorcycles in motocross competition must beequipped with adequate, operating front and rearbrakes.

d. Brake ventilation is permitted.

e. Brakes that operate by friction on the tire or wheel rim

are prohibited.

5. Wheels and Axles

Aluminum wheel axles are prohibited.

6. Frame

a. Frame parts must be manufactured in a safe andworkmanlike manner, and any frame modifications

also must be done in a workmanlike manner.

b. Titanium frames are not allowed.

c. Kickstands and centerstands must be removed.

d. Footrests and levers

(1) All footrests must fold back at a 45-degree angle

for at least 50 degrees of movement.(2) Footrests must have a non-skid surface (e.g.,

knurled, serrated, rubber covered etc.).

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2 inches and may not be lower than thecrankcase or frame, whichever is lower.

(4) Once qualified for the meet, the motorcycleframe can't be replaced.

7. Handlebars and Controls

a. Handlebars must be made of steel, aluminum,titanium or another material approved by the AMA.Repaired, cracked or broken handlebars areprohibited. Handlebar mounts may be altered.

b. Control levers must have ball ends at least 1/2 inch indiameter.

c. All motorcycles must be equipped with a functionalmechanical kill device (such as a compressionrelease) or ignition cut-off switch mounted on thehandlebar and able to be reached without takingones hand from a handgrip.

d. Motorcycles must be fitted with a self-closing throttle.

8. Forks

a. Forks must be adequate in strength and size for themotorcycle and its use.

b. If the forks are moved up in the triple clamps andprotrude more than 1 inch (including air stem if soequipped) above the lowest portion of thehandlebars, then a protection device must be fitted

over them.

c. A steering damper may be used.

9. Gas Tanks

a. Gas tank capacity must be between 5 liters (1.32gallons) and 24 liters (6.34 gallons). The gas tankmust be manufactured and mounted in a safe and

workmanlike manner.

b. Leaking gas tanks or fittings, as well as temporarymakeshift repairs, are prohibited.

c. Seat tanks are prohibited.

d. Gas tank vent lines must have a device that preventsgasoline from escaping.

10. Fenders

a. The front fender and the rear portion of the rearfender may be removed, or special fenders may befitted. However, any special fenders must be mountedsecurely and safely.

b. Rear fenders must extend at least to a vertical linedrawn through the rear axle.

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b. A rear chain guard isn't required.

12. Exhaust System

a. The exhaust system must be attached securelytogether and to the frame, and must remain so until

the end of the event.b. The discharge end of an exhaust system may not

extend past the rear edge of the back tire.

c. Motorcycles must be equipped with mufflers.d. Sound Limits and Testing Procedures are located in

Appendix 6.2.13. Tires

a. Recapped or retreaded tires are prohibited.

b. No rubber or metal studs (or foreign materials) maybe added to the tire tread.

c. No paddle tires may be used.

d. No liquid may be used as primary tire filler.

14. Number Plates

a. Three number plates are required, and must bemounted securely and in a workmanlike manner. Allnumber plates must be clearly visible. Materials andthickness are to be OEM material and style.

b. Numbers must be at least 5-inch-high standard blockletters. Numbers and letters must be clearly legible.Numbers must not be shaded or outlined. Lettering

must have a professional appearance. AMA nationalnumbers will take precedence in all events, and willbe designated by a 3-inch letter N (such as 1N).Nothing but the number and letter may appear on anumber plate, except the top 2 inches of the frontnumber plate for sponsor or rider names.

c. A minicycle number plate should be no smaller thanthe original equipment supplied by that model.

d. It is recommended that number plate colors be asfollows:

A classification: White with black numbers.

B classification: Yellow with black numbers.

C classification: Black with white numbers.e. It is recommended that, in addition to numbers on the

motorcycle, the rider should put their number on theback of their jersey or chest protector.

f. Numbers on the rider and motorcycle must match.15. Use of electronic communication with the rider or use of a

portable electronic device of any kind (i.e. digital musicdevice) that would be considered a distraction while on themotorcycle during the meet is prohibited.

16. All riders should have a working, two-pound minimum, BC-rated, fire extinguisher in their pit area.

17. Streamlined parts, shells or housings are not permitted.

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18. No lights, license plates, brackets, mirrors, glass orequipment posing a hazard to the rider or othercompetitors are allowed.

D. Motorcycle Equipment Inspection

1. The referee has the power to disqualify any motorcyclethat doesn't conform to the rules, and may inspect any partof a motorcycle entered in an AMA-sanctioned meet. Amotorcycle that passes a pre-race inspection is subject tofurther inspection or protest at any time during the raceprogram.

E. Competition Apparel

It is the sole responsibility of the rider to select a helmet andapparel that will provide appropriate protection. The AMAdoesn't endorse or certify any manufacturers or products. Therider must rely on his/her own judgment in the selection of anyhelmet and apparel for durability and safety.

1. A rider must wear a helmet at all times when riding on atrack or course. Helmets must be of the full-face or full-

coverage type. All riders must utilize a shatterproof faceshield or shatterproof goggles. The helmet must conformto one of the following recognized standards and have alabel affixed certifying its approval:

USA: *Snell M2005, M2010 or DOT FMVSS 218

Europe: ECE 22-05 P, NP or J

Japan: *JIS T 8133 :2000, JIS T 8133 : 2007

(* until 12/31/12)

It is recommended that all helmets used in competition beequipped with a commercially manufactured emergencyhelmet removal device.

It is recommended that all competitors display thefollowing information on the base of the helmet: name,drug allergies and blood type. It is also advisable to carry

this information on a small card and add any pertinentinformation such as epilepsy, diabetes, currentmedications and past medical problems.

2. Protective pants made of leather or other durable materialand long sleeve jerseys must be worn.

3. When a riding jersey or other apparel is used for rideridentification, it is recommended that an 8-inch-high

number be on the back, and the number be of contrastingcolors.

4. Boots must be worn in all meets. They must be at least 8-inches high with any combination of laces, buckles orzippers, or specially designed and constructed for leg and

foot protection.

5. *It is recommended that riders use the availableprotective equipment (i.e. gloves, chest protector,neck brace and knee braces) to help protect againstthe possibility of injury.


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SECTION 1.3

MOTOCROSS MEETS

Special Note: The American Motorcyclist Association doesn't set engineeringand design standards or inspect tracks used in AMA-sanctioned standardevents. Participants are solely responsible for their safety at AMA-sanctionedmeets and should assess their own ability to negotiate each individual track orcourse. Participants who doubt the competence of track officials, haveconcerns about the safety of the course, or their own ability to negotiate thecourse, or are uncertain about the condition of their vehicle, or doubt thecompetence of fellow competitors, should not participate and should requestthe return of their entry fee before competitive activity begins.

A. General Rules of the Meet

1. Every club, association, promoter, rider and all otherpersons participating in, or connected with, any meet arebound by these rules. Recognized districts must submitany supplementary rules to the AMA for approval.

2. No stylized jumping contests will be allowed before, duringor after AMA-sanctioned meets without approval from theAMA.

3. No gambling is permitted at any AMA-sanctioned meet,and it is the responsibility of the promoter and referee tostrictly enforce this rule.

4. At any meet, except sidecar events, the following applies:The motorcycle must meet the class requirement forengine size. All classes need not be run in any given meet.However, all classes to be run must be listed on anyadvance advertisements.

5. At any meet if there are five or more entries for any class,that class must be run. If there are more than five butfewer than 12 riders in each of any two consecutiveclasses, these classes may be run at the same time (forseparate prizes). In any advertised class with fewer thanfive entries, the class must be run, scored and awarded

but may be combined with a similar ability or equipmentclass. Sidecar entries must be a minimum of six AMAmembers and three sidecars. Minicycles and motorcyclesmay not race or practice on the track or course at thesame time.

6. With AMA permission, a standard meet may run inconjunction with a professional meet. At meets wherespectator admission is charged, an entry fee may be

charged in addition to the admission fee.

7. At meets where the promoter is supplying medicalinsurance for the riders, they may collect an additional feefor this service. The promoter must display at sign up asign stating, RIDER MEDICAL INSURANCE TODAY, in 3-inch-high letters. All other meets should be recognized asnot having rider medical insurance.

8. In addition to the classes described in this rule book,promoters may organize, advertise and conduct stockclasses in any type of AMA competition. Stock motorcycles(as described in Section 1.2) are subject to inspection, and

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any deviation will result in the motorcycles being assignedto other categories or disqualified.

9. AMA Grand National-, Superbike- or Pro Expert-licensedriders aren't eligible to enter any Amateur National

Championship meet.10. A rider who earns a national number may begin using the

number immediately and until the succeeding years eventwhere the national number was earned.

B. Youth - General Rules of the Meet

WARNING: Motor vehicle mishaps, in competition or otherwise,can result in injury or death. Minors without parental consent or

supervision should never use motor vehicles.

1. Youth meets must be conducted according to the rules inthis rule book. Any variations aren't allowed without thewritten permission of AMA Racing.

2. All classes to be run at a meet must be listed in advanceadvertising and posted in a prominent place at the entrydesk. All classes advertised must be run if there are five ormore riders for that class.

3. When there are fewer than five riders per class, they maybe advanced to the next higher class and scoredseparately. If there are more than five but fewer than 10riders in each of two consecutive classes, the two classesmay be run at the same time (for separate points andtrophies).

4. Two riders may use the same motorcycle, provided theyare entered in different classes (e.g., an 85cc stockmotorcycle ridden in the 9-11 class and 12-13 class) andthe classes aren't advertised to be run together.

C. Race Rules

1. On the day of a meet, no one except riders officially

entered may ride or practice on the racing course. Ridingon the course is prohibited except during events andscheduled practice sessions.

2. The motorcycle at the starting line for the riders first motois considered the qualified motorcycle for the meet in thatclass. Only the motorcycle that is considered the qualifiedmotorcycle will be allowed on the track for asighting/parade lap. In any case, a rider is not allowed to

switch motorcycles after the start of sighting/parade lap.

3. If a riders physical stature is such that they can't reach theground with both feet, blocks may be used but must beremoved immediately after the start.

4. Practice or warm up is limited to the designated areaidentified by the organizer. Competitors riding, or allowingtheir motorcycles to be ridden, outside these boundaries

will be excluded from the meet.

5. *A rider must be ready when called to the starting

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6. Race Program

If there are more riders in a class than can beaccommodated on the course, the following format isrecommended:a. Riders are divided into two or more groups, using each

group as a first moto that qualifies them to the secondmoto.

b. If two groups are used, the top 15 riders from eachgroup will advance directly to the second moto. Anyriders not placing in the top 15 will race a last-chancequalifier where the top 10 finishers transfer to the

second moto. A rider's qualifying finish will count astheir first moto score. Riders transferring from the last-chance qualifier will receive a first moto score equal totheir last-chance qualifier finish, plus 15 points.

c. If three or more qualifying groups are required, it is thereferees discretion to structure the qualifying groupsand number of transfer positions for each group.

d. When qualifying groups are used and qualifying timesare available, the fastest overall time in the qualifyinggroups will receive the first gate choice, followed by thewinner of the next fastest qualifier, then second fromthe fastest qualifier and so on until all qualified ridershave received a starting position. When qualifyingtimes aren't available, the winner of the first group willreceive the first gate choice, followed by the winner ofthe second group then second from the first group andso on until all qualified riders have received a startingposition.

e. The format can be adjusted to meet track needs.

7. Except in a designated mechanic's area, no adjustments,repairs or refueling may be done during a moto. A rider,however, may do such work anywhere on the course

without assistance and using only parts or tools he may becarrying himself. Once an event has started, any changeof motorcycle is forbidden. A rider will be disqualified fromthe moto for disregarding this rule.

8. A rider whose motorcycle becomes disabled before hereaches the finish line may, without assistance, push orcarry the motorcycle (in the direction of the track) acrossthe finish line to receive the checkered flag. At thereferees discretion, the rider may be instructed to leavethe track at the nearest exit point, and will be considered tohave completed the event, provided he has completed atleast 50 percent of the number of laps as the winner.

9. Starts

a. A mechanical device is used to start a motocrossevent. A rubber band, gate, or, when facilities permitand with the referees approval, electronicallycontrolled starting lights.

b. At the starting line, the course must allow 1-meter(3.2-feet) of starting space for each motorcycle.

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c. Rubber band Starts(1) An elastic restraint is stretched from either end

of the starting area to a center post.

(2) Three feet behind and parallel to this restraint is

a ditch approximately 9 inches deep and 18inches wide where the motorcycles' front wheelsare placed.

(3) A penalty line, marked with lime, is 2 feet behindthe restraint.

(4) Any rider crossing the penalty line before therestraint is released will be penalized one lap.

(5) A two-minute warning is given, followed by aone-minute signal. If necessary, the starter maystop the countdown, then restart the count atone minute. At the end of the one-minute period,the restraint is released and the race begun.

d. When a rider chooses their location on the startingline, they may not change that position.

e. A rider must start in the middle of the starting gate.

f. No tools may be used to groom a rider's starting area,only hands and feet may be used. Only dirt fromwithin the starting area may be used, no liquid maybe added to the rider's starting area. Grooming infront of the gate is prohibited. For starting areas thathave cement a broom may be used on the cementportion only.

10. False Starta. An official must be stationed at the side of the course,

under orders of the starter or referee.b. In the event of a false start, which will be indicated to

the starter by a pre-arranged signal, the starter willdisplay a red flag to stop the race as soon aspractical.

c. In the event of a rider jumping the starting device,he/she shall be penalized one lap.

11. If a rider stops for any reason during an event, he/shemust restart without any outside assistance. However, if a

rider falls, blocking the course and endangering otherriders, he/she may receive help or have his/her motorcyclepushed off the course. An attempt to help under any othersituation will result in the riders disqualification.

12. A rider leaving the course must re-enter at the same pointor at the first point where he/she can safely, withoutinterfering with other riders and without gaining anadvantage. A rider who fails to do so may be docked at

least one finishing position for the moto at the discretion ofthe referee. In stadium motocross and Arenacross, a riderleaving the course must be allowed to re-enter the coursewithout riding backward and may not be penalized, at thediscretion of the referee.


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13. A competitor who rides in a way that endangers officials,other riders or the public will be subject to immediatedisqualification from the meet by the referee.

14. Except in sidecar competition, riding in a prone position is

prohibited. The penalty is disqualification.15. When entering or leaving the pits, a rider must use

designated entrance and exit lanes. Failure to do so mayresult in disqualification.

16. The referee may decide the maximum number of riderswho start any event. Starting riders will be those whoqualify as a result of time trials or qualifying heats. If heat

races are used, a rider must start a heat to qualify for thefinal event.

17. *An event stopped by the referee before 60% of the

race is completed (rounded down to the nearest wholenumber of laps) the race will be re-started from thebeginning. Riders may make minor repairs andadjustments at the starting area only. Any race start orre-start will be considered an official part of the event.Therefore, any infraction will be deemed valid andruled upon accordingly. An event stopped by thereferee after 60% of the race is completed (roundeddown to the nearest whole number of laps completed)the race will be considered complete and will bescored from the last completed lap scored prior to thered flag being displayed.

18. For each class, the recommended program is two 15-minute motos.

D. Flags

Flags, measuring 30 inches by 30 inches, have the followingmeanings:

1. GREEN: Start of race.

2. WHITE: One lap to go until finish.

3. YELLOW: Caution. When a yellow flag is displayed,competitors must ride cautiously until they have passedthe incident that caused the flag. In motocross, when ayellow flag is displayed there is no passing or jumpingbetween the flag and the incident that caused the yellowflag. Failure to do so may result in the rider being docked

from one finishing position all the way to disqualificationfrom the event, subject to the referees discretion.

4. BLACK WITH 1-INCH WHITE BORDER: Disqualificationof a rider. That rider must report to the referee at once.

5. BLUE: Indicates you are about to be overtaken by fasterriders. Hold your line and don't impede their progress.

6. WHITE WITH RED CROSS: Indicates that ambulances,

safety vehicles or emergency personnel are on the course.EXERCISE caution. In motocross, Arenacross, etc.,should this flag (red cross) be displayed, riders will slowdown and maintain position with no passing or jumpinguntil past the incident. Failure to do so may result in therider being docked by one finishing position up to

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disqualification from the event, subject to the referee'sdiscretion.

7. BLACK AND WHITE CHECKERED: End of race. (Checksare 5 inches square.)

8. RED: Stopping of a race for any emergency situation.Return cautiously to the starting line and wait forinstructions.

E. Scoring

1. An AMA-approved scoring system must be used.

2. *Each rider is entitled to examine their timing and

scoring sheets with the head scorer, or referee.

3. No official announcement of race winners may be madeuntil the final results have been posted and the 30-minuteprotest period has expired. Results may not be alteredexcept by the AMA or the appeal process after the resultshave been deemed final.

4. It's the riders responsibility to ensure number legibility. If arider appeals his score and the numbers were not properlydisplayed, a protest will be disallowed. There will be noexceptions to this rule.

5. Riders earn points in each moto according to their finishingpositions. A rider must finish at least one moto to receivean overall finishing position.

6. Points awarded per moto are 1 point for first, 2 points forsecond, 3 points for third, etc. The rider accumulating thefewest points after both motos is the overall class winner.In case of a tie, the winner is the rider with the betterfinishing position in the final moto.

7. When the winner receives the checkered flag, the race isconsidered complete and all riders who take the checkeredflag and have completed half the laps of the winner are

scored according to their position and number of lapscompleted as of the final lap. A rider who completed fewerthan half the number of laps of the winning rider, OR didn'ttake the checkered flag receives points corresponding tothe total number of riders entered in the class with aminimum of 20 points. A rider who didn't start will receive ascore equal to the total number of riders plus 30 points. Norider will be allowed to make up lost laps after the

checkered flag.8. At the sole discretion of the referee a class may be scored

from one moto only.

F. National Advancement System

1. Riders will receive advancement points for participation inall AMA-sanctioned motocross, Arenacross, stadiummotocross (or any similar activity) meets. AMA ridersadvance from one classification to the next through theirsuccessful participation in AMA-sanctioned meets.Advancement criteria will be reviewed annually by theMotocross Committee of AMA Congress or as needed bythe Executive Committee.


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2. Riders eligible for advancement include youth ridersbetween ages 12-16 and riders racing in specificclassification classes (i.e. 250 C or Open C). Youthadvancement combines all classes raced where agerequirements are between 12-16. Youth advancement

points are used only to advance riders to the Bclassification. Only AMA-recognized advancement classeswill be used to calculate a Rider Performance Value(RPV).

3. Advancement points will be calculated from Nov. 1 to Oct.31 each year. Riders will be advanced effective Jan. 1 ofthe following year. For advancement from B to A, a riders

age will be determined as of Oct. 31

of the current year.4. In series that roll over into a new year, riders must begin

the series in the class they will compete in during the newyear. A rider can't continue racing their class from theprevious year if they are no longer eligible as of Jan. 1.

5. Riders who participate in a higher-level classification atany AMA or non-AMA track will be considered as

advanced to that classification.

6. All C riders carrying an RPV of 15 or higher at year-endwill be advanced to the B class.

7. All B riders carrying an RPV of 15 or higher at year-endwill be advanced to the A class.

8. Rider Performance Value (RPV)

a. To be considered for advancement a rider must havea minimum of six points-paying finishes in a classwithin the riders classification. However, the RPV foreach displacement class will be calculatedseparately.

b. Riders who placed in the top five overall in a "B" classat the previous AMA Amateur Motocross National and

are 16 years or older as of Jan. 1 of the current yearare no longer eligible to compete in a "B" division.

c. Stock and modified classes will be combined within adisplacement class.

d. Race results that have a DNF or a DNS moto finisharen't to be used for purposes of calculating a ridersadvancement RPV.

e. Advancement classes 125, 250 and Open should berun using the displacement limitations as shown inthe class chart.

f. Riders earn performance points based on theirfinishes at each meet according to the following:

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Rider Advancement Points

FinishPosition

Points5-14

Participants

Points15-24

Participants

Points25+

Participants

1 18 25 30

2 16 20 253 12 18 21

4 9 16 18

5 6 14 16

6 5 12 15

7 4 11 14

8 3 10 13

9 2 9 12

10 1 8 11

11 7 10

12 6 9

13 5 8

14 4 7

15 3 6

16 2 5

17 1 4

18 3

19 2

20 1

*Example: A rider has 18 B class entries. He earns 256points combined in 15 of those classes and no points inthe other three. To calculate the RPV the total pointsearned (256) are divided by the total number of classentries in which points were earned (15). 256 divided by15 = RPV of 17.06. The riders RPV of 17.06 exceeds the15 point cutoff and he/she is advanced to the A class.

g. *Classes that have combined classifications, theriders will be separated by classification andpoints will be awarded according to the numberof riders within their classification. Effective 11/1/12.

9. The following criteria are to be used when determining a

riders eligibility for the C class:

a. No rider is to be classified as a C rider if that rider hada RPV of 15 or higher the previous year in the C classor a 12-16 youth division.

b. No rider is to be classified as a C rider if that rider hasever been classified as an A rider.

c. *No rider is to be classified as a C rider if thatrider has participated in the AMA AmateurMotocross Nationals in any previous year in anyclass with the exception of any girls or womenclasses unless otherwise specified.

d. No rider is to be classified as a C rider if that rider isreceiving or has ever received any type of OEM

factory support in any class.e. If a rider doesn't meet any of the above criteria, they

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f. *Riders who placed in the top 5 overall in a"Womens" class at the previous AMA AmateurNational Championship are no longer eligible tocompete in the "C" class.

10. No rider, youth or amateur, can be forced to compete inthe A class until Jan. 1 following their 16th birthday. Ariders age for advancement will be determined as of Oct.31

of the current year. Riders under 16 may advance on

their own ability/competence.

11. A rider may not be advanced to the A class through the

RPV system if they were previously designated a C rider in

the same year.

12. Riders who wish to contest classification achieved during

the current year through the National AdvancementSystem may appeal once. The deadline for appealsrelated to year-end advancement is March 1.

*There will be a 3 member board to hear appeals andthere is no second appeal to this classification

process. The appeal board will be made up of the AMAmotocross manager and 2 - AMA Congressrepresentatives from the motocross committee list.

13. Advancement appeals for youth classes and age classes

25 years of age and over will be determined by the districtwith final concurrence from the AMA. Where there is nodistrict representation, advancement appeals will be

determined by the AMA.

14. A $50 fee must accompany all advancement appeals.

Appeals must be made in writing accompanied bysupporting information and submitted to the AMA by e-mailat: [email protected], by fax at (614) 856-1924 or by mail to American Motorcyclist Association,13515 Yarmouth Dr., Pickerington, Ohio 43147.

G. Claiming

1. All sanctioned motocross and youth meets are claimingmeets. The claiming price shall be 30 percent over (50percent over for Supermini) manufacturers suggestedretail price using the Black Book AMA Official MotorcycleValue Guide, Kelly Blue Book or NADA appraisal guideand include the complete motorcycle, supermini or

minicycle. Vintage- and ATV-class equipment shall beexcluded from the claiming rule.

2. *Any rider (claimant) may enter a claim for a

motorcycle, supermini or minicycle ridden in an eventin which the claimant has competed. A claimant mayenter a claim with the referee any time during the meetbut no later than 30 minutes after the race results ofthe event in which the claimant has competed areposted.

3. Cash, certified check or bank draft must accompany aclaim. The owner of the claimed motorcycle mustimmediately deliver it intact, along with a clear title or bill ofsale.

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4. If more than one claim is received for the samemotorcycle, the meet referee will hold a drawing todetermine the successful claimant.

5. If a rider whose motorcycle is claimed refuses to comply,

he must forfeit his trophy, is disqualified from the meet andwill be suspended for one year.

6. A rider may not enter a claim on his own equipment.

H. Youth Engine Classes and Age Groups

Any of the following classes may be run, but all must be run asadvertised. Additional classes may be run but must first beapproved by the AMA.

All carburetors are to be original equipment. The intake side of thecylinder/output side of the carburetor must have an opening nolarger than the above-mentioned size for that class. The openingmust be a round opening. An oval shaped opening is NOTacceptable. The restriction must be a minimum of 4mm thick. Thehole must have square corners (no radius of chamfer on either side).

Seat height will be measured at thelowest part of the top of the seat.See wheelbase measurementprocess in Appendix 6.7.

Class Age requirement Engine size Engine type

1: StockPeeweeJr.

4 - 6 yrs0cc - 51cc 2-stroke

0cc - 51cc 4-stroke

Single-speed automatic. Maximum wheelbase 36 inches.Maximum wheel size 10 inches. Maximum seat height 24inches. No larger than 14mm round intake.


2: StockPeeweeSr.


0cc - 51cc 4-stroke

Single-speed automatic. Maximum wheelbase 41 inches.

Maximum wheel size 12 inches. Retrofitted 12-inch wheels arepermitted on all class 2 motorcycles. OEM parts must be used.No larger than 19mm round intake.


3: StockPeewee


Single-speed automatic. 2-stroke oil-injected. Maximum

wheelbase 36 inches. Maximum wheel size 10 inches.Maximum seat height 22 inches. No larger than 12mm roundintake.


4: StockPeewee


0cc - 51cc 4-stroke

Single or multi-speed automatic. Maximum wheelbase 38inches. Maximum wheel size 10 inches. Maximum seat height22 inches. No larger than 13mm round intake.


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65cc 7 - 9 yrs 59cc - 65cc 2-stroke



*Minimum wheel size 12 inches. Maximum front wheel 14inches. Maximum (adjusted length) wheelbase 45 inches.Maximum wheelbase must maintain manufacturerspecifications.



85cc 12 - 13 yrs 79cc - 85cc 2-stroke85cc 14 - 15 yrs 79cc - 85cc 2-stroke

Maximum front wheel 17 inches. Minimum rear wheel 12 inches.Maximum rear wheel 16 inches. Maximum wheelbase 51 inches.


Supermini 12 - 16 yrs79cc - 112cc 2-stroke

75cc - 150cc 4-strokeMaximum wheelbase 52 inches. Maximum front wheel size 19inches. Maximum rear wheel size 16 inches.

Class Age requirement Engine sizeEnginetype

Schoolboy 1 12 - 16 yrs 86cc - 125cc 2-stroke75cc - 150cc 4-stroke

Minimum front wheel size 19 inches. Minimum rear wheel size16 inches.


Schoolboy 2 14 - 16 yrs 122cc - 250cc anyMinimum wheelbase 53 inches. No minicycle or Supermini.


*Girls

Junior

9 - 12 yrs 59cc - 85cc 2-stroke

Maximum wheelbase 51 inches. Maximum front wheel size17 inches. Minimum rear wheel size 12 inches, maximumrear wheel size 16 inches.


*GirlsSenior

12 - 16 yrs 79cc - 112cc 2-stroke75cc 150cc 4-stroke

Maximum wheelbase 52 inches. Maximum front wheel size19 inches. Maximum rear wheel size 16 inches.

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1. All minicycle class machines must be run in the class forwhich they were originally manufactured (excludingSupermini and Schoolboy).

2. The use of OEM or aftermarket kits to change

displacement or wheelbase will be allowed in theSchoolboy and Supermini classes only.

3. Only OEM ring and pinion may be used. All otherdefinitions and rules for stock classes contained in Chapter1, Section 1.2 of the rule book will apply to stock classes.

4. Stock classes for approved minicycles/motorcycles only.See section 1.2 of this chapter regarding allowable

equipment. Stock motorcycles are subject to inspectionand any deviation, other than approved modifications, willresult in the motorcycle being assigned to anothercategory or disqualification.

I. Arenacross

Arenacross is held in an arena or other confined area on aman-made track. Arenacross uses a heat/final type of program.

AMA-sanctioned Arenacross events are held under anexclusive contract with Feld Motorsports. AMA Arenacrosssupplemental regulations are revised annually and available atwww.arenacross.com.

J. Motocross

1. General

a. Motocross is conducted on a closed course thatincludes left and right turns, hills, jumps and irregularterrain. If possible, a motocross course should be laidout over natural terrain, and high-speed sectionsshould be avoided.

b. The course must be between a half mile and 1-1/2-miles long, with a minimum width of 20 feet. The

starting area should face up grade when possible andbe free of humps, jumps, gullies and hard-to-seeirregularities.

c. A stadium motocross is held in a stadium or otherconfined area on a man-made track. Stadiummotocross uses a heat-final type of program.

d. In any heat or final race at stadium motocross meets

the promoter may limit the number of motorcycles toa maximum of 25.

2. The following is the complete class listing of approvedamateur classes for AMA Motocross events. All classesare approved for competition and promoters mustadvertise any classes to be run. All classes must have aminimum wheelbase of 53 inches (except Womens class).

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Class Engine size

* 125cc 122cc 125cc, 2-stroke only

* 250cc 122cc 250cc

14 - 24 yrs 122cc - open

* Open 122cc - open

Plus 25 122cc - open

Vet Plus 30 122cc - open

Vet Plus 35 122cc - openSenior Plus 40 122cc - open

Senior Plus 45 122cc - open

Senior Plus 50 122cc - open

Women (12+) 99cc 250cc

*Note: Classes marked with an asterisk should be run usingthe displacement limitations as shown.

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SECTION 1.4MOTOCROSS PRO/AM MEETS

A. Purpose

To provide events giving riders a transition from the amateur toprofessional level by earning advancement points toward aprofessional license.

B. Classes

The following is the complete class listing of approved Pro/Amclasses for AMA Pro/Am events.

Class Engine size

250cc 122cc - 250cc

Open 122cc - open

C. Rider Eligibility

1. Amateur and youth classes: AMA amateur and youtheligibility rules apply.

2. The 250 and 450 Pro/Am motocross classes are open toany AMA-licensed pro rider or eligible amateur A classrider.

D. Prize Money

1. Minimum purses for Pro/Am meets shall be $3,000.

2. See Section 1.5 for the Recommended Payout Structure.

E. Event Procedures

1. All event procedures relating to equipment, meet rules,protests and offenses shall be as defined in the AMARacing rulebook.

F. Points1. To obtain a Professional Motocross license and

Supercross Lites endorsement, riders must earn 75Pro/Am points within the previous 12-month period.

2. Points will be awarded to riders by their overall finishposition.

3. Points will be awarded according to the National pointsscale.

4. Points are not transferable between classes.

5. Selected Pro/Am motocross events will pay double pointstoward a professional license.

6. AMA Racing staff determines which events will pay doublepoints.

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Pro/Am National Points

FinishPosition

Points5-14

Participants

Points15-24

Participants

Points25+

Participants

1 18 25 302 16 20 25

3 12 18 21

4 9 16 18

5 6 14 16

6 5 12 15

7 4 11 14

8 3 10 13

9 2 9 12

10 1 8 11

11 7 10

12 6 9

13 5 8

14 4 7

15 3 6

16 2 5

17 1 4

18 3

19 2

20 1

G. Results

Reporting of Pro/Am race results, points and money paid will bethe responsibility of the meet referee. The AMA will provide allforms and procedures.

Rider results and points can be found at the MX Results Centerat www.AmericanMotorcycist.com > Racing.

H. Officials

The promoting organization shall be responsible for obtaining aqualified referee and all necessary personnel.

I. AMA Supercross Professional License information

Contact AMA Racing at www.AMASupercross.com.

J. AMA Motocross Professional License informationContact AMA Pro Racing at www.MXSports.com.

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SECTIONS 1.5MOTOCROSS RECOMMENDED PRO/AM PAYOUT

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* SECTION 1.6VINTAGE MOTOCROSS RULES

A. Equipment

1. Minicycles are not permitted regardless ofdisplacement.

2. Like design: Frames, swingarms and forks must be ofperiod design and materials (pre-1975 for Vintage andpre-1978 for Evolution 1). Any design not clearlydocumented as period design must be submitted forwritten approval by AMA Racing at least 30 days priorto competition.

B. Classes

1. Vintage classes will include machines originally soldas pre-1975 (and like design) models.

a. Vintage classes:

Class Engine Size

1 88cc-100cc

2 101cc-125cc

3 126cc-200cc

4 201cc-250cc

5 251cc-Open

6 Vet (30+) Open

7 Senior (40+) Open

8 Super Senior (50+) Open

9 Masters (60+) Open

10 Womens Open

2. Evolution 1 classes will include machines originallysold as pre-1978 (and like design) models.

a. Evolution 1 classes:

Class Engine Size

1 88cc-125cc

2 126cc-250cc

3 251cc-Open

3. Evolution 2 classes will include machines with air-cooling, drum-style brakes front and rear, and nolinkage in the rear suspension.


Class Engine Size

1 88cc-125cc2 126cc-200cc

3 201cc-250cc

4 251cc-Open

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4. Evolution 3 classes will include motorcycles withdrum-style brakes front and rear.


Class Engine Size

1 86cc-200cc

2 201cc-Open

5. Non-Current class will include motorcycles originallysold as pre-1997 (and like design) models.

a. Non-Current classes:

Class Engine Size

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Chapter 2

OFF-ROAD

Section Off-road Page

2.1 Off-road Riders and Eligibility ----------------- 362.1A General ------------------------------------------------- 362.1B Riders and Classifications ------------------------- 382.1C Entries -------------------------------------------------- 392.1D Youth Riders and Eligibility ------------------------ 39

2.2 Off-road Equipment -------------------------------- 412.2A Approval of Motorcycles/Minicycles ------------- 412.2B Stock Class Additional Equipment Standards - 412.2C General Equipment Standards -------------------- 422.2D Motorcycle Equipment Inspection ---------------- 462.2E Competition Apparel --------------------------------- 472.2F Dual Sport Motorcycles------------------------------ 47

2.3 Off-road Meets --------------------------------------- 482.3A General Rules of the Meet ------------------------- 482.3B Youth General Rules of the Meet -------------- 492.3C Race Rules --------------------------------------------- 492.3D Flags ----------------------------------------------------- 512.3E Scoring -------------------------------------------------- 512.3F Claiming ------------------------------------------------ 522.3G Youth Engine Classes and Age Groups -------- 522.3H Enduro -------------------------------------------------- 532.3I Reliability Enduro (ISDE Qualifier)--------------- 632.3J Closed Course Enduro ----------------------------- 662.3K Hare and Hound -------------------------------------- 672.3L Hare Scrambles -------------------------------------- 682.3M Observed Trials --------------------------------------- 70

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Vintage Hare Scrambles Meets ----------------Vintage Observed Trials Meets ----------------

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SECTION 2.1OFF-ROAD RIDERS AND ELIGIBILITY

Special Note: The American Motorcyclist Association doesn't test the

skill of individual participants in AMA-sanctioned events, nor doesthe Association license amateur competitors or judge ridercompetence. Participants are solely responsible for their safety. AMACompetition and ATVA Memberships are interchangeable.

A. General

1. All riders in AMA/ATVA-sanctioned competition arerequired to be AMA or ATVA members. They must also be

members of their respective recognized districtorganization, if it so requires. AMA associate membersmay not participate in AMA-sanctioned off-roadcompetition. If an AMA district membership isn't required ina riders home district, then a rider competing outside theirhome district shall not be required to buy another district'smembership card unless the rider wants to have theirpoints kept and wants to be eligible for year-end awards in

that district.

2. Additional membership cards specific to an event or seriesaren't required unless the rider wishes to have their pointskept for that series or event. Race entry can't be denied ifthe rider has a valid AMA and district card (whereapplicable). Entry fees can be altered at the promotersdiscretion for riders without specific series or eventmemberships.

3. AMA-chartered clubs or promoters may collect acontestants AMA membership card when they sign in andreturn the card at the end of the meet.

4. A proper legal release must accompany each amateurmembership application and the systems must be asuniform as possible among the districts.

5. The minimum age for amateur riders is 12. In all off-roadevents, a rider must be 14 or older to ride motorcyclesabove 250cc. The age of the rider is determined as of thedate of the event, except in youth competition.

6. Standard meets are open to all qualified AMA memberswithout regard to the gender of the entrant.

7. Recognized and non-recognized districts, and

organizations within a district must submit anysupplementary regulations to the AMA for approval prior tothe first event of the year. Failure to do so may result inpermanent loss of sanction. Supplemental rules mustinclude any class structure not included within the AMArulebook and will not include district or series informationand district policies. Supplemental regulations must besubmitted for approval for any deviation from the AMA

regulations.

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9. Rider classification is determined by the district, or by themeet referee in unrecognized districts.

10. No rider under the legal age of majority in the state inwhich the meet takes place may compete without the

written consent (signature on liability releases and entryforms) of his/her parents or legal guardians present at themeet. An authorized adult acting on behalf of the parentsor legal guardians must provide a notarized statementindicating they have been given the authority by the parentor legal guardian to be responsible for the minor during themeet. The parents, legal guardians or authorized adultmust remain present while the AMA member he/she isresponsible for is at the meet.

11. All releases and notarized statements must be forwardedto the AMA with the referee report and/or injury report.

12. All race personnel, officials, riders, mechanics,photographers and anyone associated with riders must notconsume or be under the influence of intoxicants or drugsthat could affect their normal mental or physical ability.Failure to comply may result in disqualification of the riderand/or a fine. Besides affecting the safety of the meet, anysuch use is inconsistent with the concept of goodsportsmanship and is harmful to the sport of motorcycling.

13. Riders and/or family and pit crew who direct foul andabusive language to an official of the sponsoring club,promoter, AMA official, or district official are subject todisqualification for the entire meet.

14. Each rider is responsible for the actions of his family andpit crew, and any detrimental action caused by theseindividuals puts that rider at risk of disqualification.

15. All riders and other race personnel must assess forthemselves the track, facilities, existing conditions andother matters relating to safety. The AMA can't and doesn'tsupervise any competition. All riders and race personnel

must rely on their own judgment and assume all risks ofparticipating in competition in any manner.

16. Any member subject to disciplinary action by AMA ProRacing, including a permanent revocation and loss oflicensure to engage in professional competition, shall beineligible to participate in any AMA-sanctioned amateurcompetition.

17. All riders and motorcycles participating in any AMAAmateur-sanctioned meet will comply with the AmateurRule Book.

18. *The rider must be able to control his/her motorcycleat all times, and to ride it safely. This includesstopping, starting, standing still, mounting,dismounting, and putting one or both feet on theground. The referee has the authority to disqualify arider who can't safely control his/her motorcycle.

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B. Riders and Classifications

1. Riders are responsible to enter only classes in which theyare eligible. See Chapter 5, section 5B, paragraph 5b forthe penalty.

2. If a rider is advanced by one series and is still competingin another series, the rider is permitted to finish out thesecond series in the class in which they started. A ridermust enter their new advanced class in any meets enteredafter the advancement.

3. The AMA, on the basis of participation and achievement indistrict-level competition, shall classify riders unless

otherwise provided by AMA rules. Rider classification shallbe as follows:

4. Participation in, or advancement to, a higher class in anyAMA or non-AMA activity by any rider will result inpermanent advancement to that higher class (in likeactivity) in all AMA-sanctioned competition. (Like

activity=MX to MX or Enduro to Enduro, etc.)

5. Riders who submit an ISDE Letter of Intent (LOI)automatically advance themselves to the Enduro A class.

6. If a rider believes he/she isn't capable of competing as thehigher-class rider, he/she may appeal (once per districtseason) in writing to his/her recognized district. Each case

will be considered individually by the district or regionalorganization. When the AMA is notified of the decision inwriting, with a copy to the rider, the change in classificationwill become official. The AMA staff will consider appealsfrom riders without a recognized district organization.

a. Riders returned to a lower class are only those whoofficials consider completely non-competitive in theclass they are leaving and who won't dominate the

class they are returning to.

b. A rider may return to a lower class only once.

c. A rider returning to competition after several yearsmust request to be reverted as explained above andcan't move back a class automatically or without AMAor district permission.

d. Failure to comply will result in suspension or otherdisciplinary action.

7. Riders between the ages of 12 and 14 riding the B classshall not be forced into A class, regardless of how many Braces or advancement points he/she has. Riders in this

Classification Description

A The highest classification

B The classification preceding A

C The classification preceding B

Additional entry-level classifications based on the

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age group may advance based on their ownability/competence.

C. Entries

1. Contestants must sign all entry blanks in ink. A promoter

may refuse the entry of a rider who has not madearrangements to pay medical bills or ambulance billsincurred as a result of injuries at a previous meetsponsored by that promoter.

2. No more than one engine number can appear on an entryblank.

3. Promoters may establish advanced entry closing dates.

Promoters may accept post entries with higher entry fee.The conditions of entry must appear in all advertisements.

4. Entrants may be removed from a meet for breaking anyrules of conduct. Promoters and districts can't issuesuspension of AMA competition privileges.

5. If youth and amateur events are being run on the sameday at the same location, no youth entrant shall be eligibleto enter more than three classes for the entire day.

6. A youth or amateur entrant may use the same motorcyclein more than one class on the same day, as long as themotorcycle and rider meet the requirements of the class.

7. A rider must start an event to be considered a participant.

D. Youth Riders and Eligibility

WARNING: Motor vehicle mishaps, in competition orotherwise, can result in injury or death. Minors without parentalconsent or supervision should never use motor vehicles.

1. Youth General

a. To compete in a youth meet, an AMA member mustbe no younger than 4 and no older than 16. The

referee or clerk of course may ask to see any ridersproof of age. Proof of age must be available at allmeets or the rider is subject to disqualification.

b. Parents, legal guardians or authorized adults mustremain present at all times during the participation ofan AMA member in any AMA-sanctioned youth meet.

(1) To authorize a minor to compete, parents, legal

guardians or authorized adults must sign belowthe riders signature on the entry form.

(2) The notarized authorization signed by the ridersparents or legal guardians giving responsibilityto authorized adults must be kept on file with theriders release form.

c. The rider must be large enough and mature enoughto control his/her motorcycle at all times, and to ride itsafely. This includes stopping, starting, standing still,mounting, dismounting and putting one or both feeton the ground. The referee has the authority to

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disqualify a rider that cannot safely control his/hermotorcycle.

d. A riders age on Jan. 1 will determine their age forremainder of the year. A rider may move to the next

higher age class within the youth division only if theywill be eligible to do so at any time during the year.

e. Once a rider moves to the next higher age class inAMA or non-AMA competition, they may not moveback to the lower age class. Riders are encouragedto determine at the beginning of the pointsseason/year, in which age class they will participatefor the points season/year. Points earned in a lower

age class won't transfer to the higher age class.

2. Youth Entriesa. When youth and amateur events are being run on the

same day at the same location, youth entrants wouldbe eligible to enter a maximum of three classes forthe day.

b. A youth entrant may use the same motorcycle in bothyouth and amateur events on the same day as longas the motorcycle meets the engine displacement ofthe class entered. Where district numbering systemsare in effect, proper numbers must be displayed onthe motorcycle.

3. Points: Riders are eligible to receive district points in youthclasses. Additional points programs may be established by

the recognized district organization. The AmericanMotorcyclist Association doesn't inspect vehicles used inAMA-sanctioned competition. Participants are solelyresponsible for the condition of their vehicles and theircompetence to operate them.


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SECTION 2.2OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT

Special Note: The American Motorcyclist Association doesn't inspect

vehicles in AMA-sanctioned competition. Participants are solelyresponsible for the condition of their vehicles and their competenceto operate them.

A. Approval of Motorcycles/Minicycles1. Motorcycles and minicycles used in stock class

competition must be approved by the AMA. Modifiedclasses will run as indicated in this Section.

2. For a motorcycle/minicycle to be approved, themanufacturer must apply to the AMA, register themachines specifications, provide photographs and provethat 100 identical, completed machines of the same modelare available for sale to the general public at multipledealer showrooms throughout all six AMA regions. AMAstaff will verify production requirements. Application formsfor motorcycle/minicycle approval are available from theAMA. The approval procedure for the following model yearwill open Aug. 15 and must be completed no later than thefollowing March 15.

a. Manufacturers and distributors must have a sufficientquantity of spare parts to meet customer demand fora minimum of the current model year being approved.Any parts determined to be inadequate in design or

construction may be upgraded by the OEM approvalprocess, as defined by the AMA staff, and must besubmitted no later than June 15 of the model year.The AMA may require one unit of each approvedmodel and/or upgraded part(s) to be provided forlong-term parts comparison.

3. A list of currently approved models is available atwww.AmericanMotorcylist.com > Racing.

B. Stock Class Additional Equipment Standards1. To be eligible for a STOCK CLASS, the following cannot

be changed or modified:

Air box Frame

Carburetor (jetting changes allowed) Rim Size

Electronics Stroke

Exhaust System Swingarm

Internal Engine Components Wheel Hubs

Lower Triple Clamp

a. Cylinder re-plating is allowed but must retain theoriginal manufacturers bore.

b. Changes to carb

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